CameraStuff Blogs & Articles

Essential Studio Gear: a Guide for Budding Photographers by Siobhan Brazier
June 1, 2026
Setting up a studio feels overwhelming until you know the four things that actually matter. Portrait photographer Siobhan Brazier breaks it down to her go-to picks. 
Backdrop Pulley System: Save Space, Swap Colours Fast, and Keep Your Backdrops Safe
May 6, 2026
Tired of scuffed backdrops and wasted time between shots? A backdrop pulley system mounts to your wall or ceiling and lets you swap colours in under 60 seconds. No more rolls on the floor, no more re-rolling mid-shoot. Here's how to set one up and which Neewer system suits your studio.
Why Paper Backdrops are a Game-changer for Every Creator
September 8, 2025
If you want a consistent background that works across different subjects, a seamless paper backdrop is the most practical studio tool available. South African photographer @ibbygrams uses his for products, portraits, and food work — and the matte finish means less time fixing colour in post.
Rock Hard Shoot Loud with Camerastuff’s Paper Backdrops
July 3, 2025
Fashion portrait photographer Les-Lee Lesch used a Camerastuff Rugby Bruises Purple seamless paper backdrop for a studio session with model Lorenzo Kriel in Johannesburg. The shoot demonstrates how a deep purple backdrop performs under studio lighting in both colour and black and white.  
Adding Impact to Images Using the Incredible Godox Ad300pro
June 5, 2023
Sarah Edmunds shows how to add impact to images with Godox lighting; in particular, the AD300Pro. Using one light, two lights or four lights, she will present a crisp fashion look, a color-harmony image, an image of saturated color & movement, and finally, a look that is all about mood and dimension.